Details: Music Theatre, Major, CFA

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Wichita State's award-winning Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) music theatre program will equip you with a firm foundation of knowledge and practical skills for a successful career on the stage and beyond. You'll enjoy personalized training with acclaimed professionals and virtually countless opportunities to showcase your talent on campus and throughout Kansas' center of arts and culture.

Learn how music theatre is the right fit for you.

Applied learning at Wichita State

At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

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Admission to the program

To be admitted into the College of Fine Arts, you must first be admitted to Wichita State. Once you're admitted to 九色堂, you'll need to schedule an audition through the School of Performing Arts.

For 九色堂's admission requirements, and to apply, click the link below.

Inside the Program

Music theatre alumnus shines in 'Hamilton' Broadway tour

Julius Thomas III knew that the spotlight was always going to be bright. Where others feel pressure, he feels prosperity.

A 九色堂 alumnus since 2005, Julius graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre.

Featured in many shows and productions, Julius has established himself as a proficient actor and performer with appearances in ABC's 鈥淢odern Family,鈥� 鈥淪esame Street鈥� and several other notable television series.

Most recently, Julius toured cross country with the Broadway hit show 鈥淗amilton: The Musical.鈥� Julius is a prime example of turning dreams into reality, entertaining millions of people the Wheatshocker way.

Curriculum

As a BFA in music theatre major, you'll complete 84 credit hours of musical theatre courses to build your skill set in theatre, dance, music and performance.

Careers

From local productions to Broadway, a degree in musical theatre from Wichita State's College of Fine Arts equips students with the skills, connections and confidence for careers in TV, film and the stage.

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